How far is Smithtown, NY from Bayville, NY?

The driving distance from Smithtown, NY to Bayville, NY is about 26 miles (41.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 42m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 19.3 miles (31 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 25m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
25.97 mi
00h 42m
Flight
19.26 mi
30.99 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
19.26 mi
Kilometers
30.99 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
25.97 mi
Kilometers
41.8 km
Drive Time
00h 42m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 42m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bayville
Wed, Apr 29, 5:07 AM EDT
Return by in Smithtown
Wed, Apr 29, 5:50 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Smithtown
2026-04-29T04:24
Arrive Bayville
Wed, Apr 29, 5:07 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 42m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:43 AM to 7:43 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:04 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Smithtown
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Greenlawn
NY

Census-designated place in Suffolk County, New York

From Smithtown
13 mi
00h 21m
To Bayville
13 mi
00h 21m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
46°F
Overnight

Partly Cloudy

Starts
Wed, Apr 29 4:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 mph NE
Destination
47°F
Overnight

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Wed, Apr 29 2:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph SE

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Smithtown and Bayville.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Smithtown and Bayville.

  1. 1

    Start on West Main Street

    2964 ft · 52 sec · West Main Street

  2. 2

    Keep slight right to continue on Saint Johnland Road

    1.9 mi · 3 min · Saint Johnland Road

  3. 3

    Turn left onto East Main Street

    1.5 mi · 2 min · East Main Street

  4. 4

    Continue on State Highway 25A

    569 ft · 10 sec · State Highway 25A

  5. 5

    Continue on East Main Street

    1.5 km · 1 min · East Main Street

  6. 6

    Continue on Fort Salonga Road

    5.1 mi · 8 min · Fort Salonga Road

  7. 7

    Continue on Fort Salonga Road

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Fort Salonga Road

  8. 8

    Continue on East Main Street

    3.8 mi · 7 min · East Main Street

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on Main Street

    81 m · 7 sec · Main Street

  10. 10

    Continue on Lawrence Hill Road

    1.4 km · 2 min · Lawrence Hill Road

  11. 11

    Continue on Lawrence Hill Road

    1.4 km · 2 min · Lawrence Hill Road

  12. 12

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Northern Boulevard

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Northern Boulevard

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Cove Road

    2 mi · 3 min · Cove Road

  14. 14

    Continue on East Main Street

    1.1 mi · 2 min · East Main Street

  15. 15

    Turn left onto South Street

    62 m · 6 sec · South Street

  16. 16

    Turn right onto West Main Street

    3131 ft · 58 sec · West Main Street

  17. 17

    Continue on West Shore Road

    2 mi · 3 min · West Shore Road

  18. 18

    Continue on Bayville Bridge

    537 ft · 9 sec · Bayville Bridge

  19. 19

    Continue on Ludlam Avenue

    1388 ft · 29 sec · Ludlam Avenue

  20. 20

    Turn left onto Bayville Avenue

    1.1 km · 1 min · Bayville Avenue

  21. 21

    Turn right onto Mountain Avenue

    13 m · 2 sec · Mountain Avenue

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Mountain Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Smithtown and Bayville.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
22 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
84.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
East Main Street
7.37 mi · 28%
Fort Salonga Road
6.93 mi · 27%
West Shore Road
2.03 mi · 8%
Cove Road
1.97 mi · 8%
Saint Johnland Road
1.91 mi · 7%
Lawrence Hill Road
1.73 mi · 7%
Longest Stretch

Fort Salonga Road

Continue on Fort Salonga Road

5.1 mi · 00h 08m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 42m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 26m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+6.7 mi
19.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Greenlawn
00h 21m from Smithtown
Leave By
7:04 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Partly Cloudy leaving Smithtown and Mostly Cloudy near Bayville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Smithtown to Bayville?

The road trip is about 26 miles (41.8 km) and usually takes 00h 42m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Greenlawn is a useful midpoint, sitting about 13 miles from Smithtown and 13 miles from Bayville.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 19.3 miles (31 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.7 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.

When is the best time to leave for this route?

A good departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:04 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.69 one way or $7.38 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Cloudy around Smithtown and Mostly Cloudy near Bayville.

Stop Ideas Near Greenlawn

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Greenlawn and the surrounding midpoint area.
Town of Babylon History Museum at Old Town Hall
Scenic stop 13.3 mi away

Town of Babylon History Museum at Old Town Hall

Babylon , NY
47 W Main St, Babylon, NY 11702
Rating 4.6/5 26 reviews Tourist attraction,History museum
Babylon Town Hall Annex
Meeting point 11.1 mi away

Babylon Town Hall Annex

North Babylon , NY
281 Phelps Ln, North Babylon, NY 11703
Rating 3.9/5 26 reviews City government office,City Hall

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Greenlawn.

RAIL

Stamford Transportation Center

25 mi away
Washington Blvd and South State St.
RAIL

New Rochelle station

35 mi away
1 Railroad Plaza
RAIL

Bridgeport

37 mi away
525 Water St.
RAIL

Yonkers station

46 mi away
5 Buena Vista Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Smithtown and Bayville. Straight-line distance: 19.26 mi (30.99 km).

Smithtown

#1 Smithtown

Census-designated place in Suffolk County, New York

Population110,876
Coordinates40.8559300, -73.2006700
Altitude18
CountryUnited States
Bayville

#2 Bayville

Village in Nassau County, New York, United States

Population6,695
Coordinates40.9106500, -73.5620700
Altitude12
CountryUnited States
Start: Smithtown (-73.20067, 40.85593)
End: Bayville (-73.56207, 40.91065)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 42 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 51m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 38m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 31m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 25m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 22m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 19m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.92 gal
3.47 L · about $3.69
Round trip
$7.38
1.84 gal · 6.94 L
Estimated CO2
8.2 kg one way
Round trip: 16.4 kg / 36 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.01 $3.69 $7.38
Mid-grade $4.48 $4.12 $8.25
Premium $4.86 $4.47 $8.94
Diesel $4.69 $4.32 $8.64

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in New York · Apr 29, 2026

There is no time difference between Smithtown and Bayville. The current time is 04:24:48.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.